Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SR8 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR8 1AH.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR8 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR8 1AH's 57% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR8 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peterlee East ward and the Easington constituency.

The people who live in SR8 1AH are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00105273 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1AH. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SR8 1AH are high at 166 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour178
Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting88
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.7 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils0.7 km
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Dene Academy

Requires Improvement612 pupils1.0 km
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Dene House Primary School

Good280 pupils1.0 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils1.1 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.3 km
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Acre Rigg Academy

Good280 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • 1Life0.3 km
  • Dicksons0.0 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.1 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.0 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The White House0.9 km
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Lunch Box1.0 km
  • New Century0.7 km
  • Peterlee Tandoori1.0 km
  • Eden Fish Inn0.6 km
  • Dulai's Fisheries1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.1 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Funk-A-Deli0.8 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Vibe0.1 km
  • Horden and Peterlee Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • The Five Quarter0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.7 km
  • Hartlepool11.4 km
  • Seaton Carew14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand C0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand B0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand D0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand A0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand E0.1 km